Transformation Talk | Weekly news round up 28.12.17

James DartnellDecember 31, 2017, 9:36 amJanuary 2, 2018

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“We are excited to combine @cylerian’s unified, AI-native security platform with TechBridge’s expertise to give enterprises a faster, simpler path to enterprise-grade threat resilience”.
Learn more below.
https://www.tahawultech.com/channel/techbridge-mea-and-cylerian-announce-a-new-strategic-partnership/
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"Tools and training are rarely tailored to the ways small businesses operate and, as a result, their use often stops at the chat window".
Learn more about @AnthropicAI's attempt to support SMBs below.
https://www.tahawultech.com/industry/technology/anthropics-latest-claude-offering-looks-to-target-smbs/
#Anthropic #AI #tahawultech

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"The challenge is that adoption of those capabilities remains limited, and this execution gap will ultimately determine who translates ambition into real growth".
For further insights from @ericsson's report, click below.
https://www.tahawultech.com/insight/ericsson-research-highlights-the-opportunities-of-5g-and-ai/
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Cisco highlights wireless networks as backbone of AI-ready enterprises

Samsung enhances Try Galaxy accessibility for users across UAE

Smart farming powers UAE’s push towards food resilience, local output: Armela Farms

Dubai Holding’s Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator selects 15 scale-ups from over 1,400 global applicants

EDGE signs global air carrier services agreement with Etihad Airways

HPE accelerates RSG’s vision for luxury hospitality with AI-native switching, Wi-Fi

TECNO strengthens presence in Saudi with launch of CAMON 50 Ultra 5.5G smartphone

Saudi Arabia’s telecommunications sector can lead competition v/s cooptation model

Nintex survey finds CIOs in Saudi Arabia turn to automation to unlock AI value

Cisco appoints new Vice-President to lead strategy and operations for Saudi Arabia

Microsoft AI Tour showcases groundbreaking AI innovations for Oman

Open Innovation AI collaborates with Intel to revolutionize AI orchestration with Gaudi

KROHNE delivers insights to inspire the next generation of engineers in Oman

Oracle supports major project to accelerate Oman digital economy

Ooredoo accelerates cybersecurity in Oman with new deal

Bahrain sets global benchmark with GCC’s first stablecoin regulatory framework

Open Innovation AI collaborates with Intel to revolutionize AI orchestration with Gaudi

BDB launches “tijara” platform for SMEs

Bahrain achieves full nationwide 5G coverage

Batelco, SonicWall launch integrated security solutions for SMEs in Bahrain

Open Innovation AI collaborates with Intel to revolutionize AI orchestration with Gaudi

Infopercept opens its first Middle East office in Kuwait

Microsoft Compliance Manager now available in Kuwait

Commercial Bank of Kuwait gets mobile payments moving with Thales Digital Solutions

Ooredoo chooses Fortinet to deliver secure SD-WAN managed services in Kuwait

StarLink advances AI-driven cybersecurity at GITEX Africa 2026 with strong partnerships

Vodacom and Google Cloud look to revamp AI in Africa

ODC Africa and ME partners with Hedera Africa Hackathon to boost Web3 innovation

Dubai’s Omining unveils first African site in Kenya’s Special Economic Zone

Rise of Fearless unites 2,500+ gamers through African heritage, battle royale

HPE accelerates RSG’s vision for luxury hospitality with AI-native switching, Wi-Fi

WatchGuard appoints Rabih Itani as regional director, expands MEA footprint

Sophos appoints Hussain Salman as Enterprise Services Director for Gulf region

StarLink Roadshow 2026 commences across 7 cities in Middle East

AI reshapes game development and player experience, says Globant official

ADI Foundation, SettleMint ink partnership to bring capital markets tokenization to UAE

UAE ranks among top eSIM-ready markets in Holafly’s inaugural Global Index 2026

OPSWAT, Emerson to boost cybersecurity for critical infrastructure operators

Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman; John Ternus named Apple CEO

Stablecoins and tokenisation shape digital Islamic finance’s next phase, says Fasset

Zebra Technologies to showcase ‘Ambient Intelligence’ at 2026 RFID Roadshow and Forum

Celonis launches the context model and acquires Ikigai Labs

Anthropic reportedly makes a seven-year cloud computing deal

VAD Technologies and Data Dynamics advance sovereign AI across the GCC

Microsoft, Google and xAI look to address AI regulation

Qlik expands cloud footprint with new AWS region in Middle East

PeopleStrong powers UAE’s talent shift, accelerates ME growth: Mrigank Tripathi

Microsoft names Samer Abu-Ltaif president for Europe, ME and Africa

Open Innovation AI collaborates with Intel to revolutionize AI orchestration with Gaudi

YouGotaGift CEO says ‘product-centricity’ the key to their phenomenal success

AI-powered solutions shape future of SMEs, says Zoftware founder

Open Innovation AI collaborates with Intel to revolutionize AI orchestration with Gaudi

Kaspersky exposes new scam targeting SMBs

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Alaris expands information capture ecosystem for SMEs

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Secure Domains brings cutting-edge DNS protection to MENA region

Open Innovation AI collaborates with Intel to revolutionize AI orchestration with Gaudi

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TechBridge MEA and Cylerian announce a new strategic partnership

Anthropic’s latest Claude offering looks to target SMBs

Ericsson research highlights the opportunities of 5G and AI

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Zebra Technologies to showcase ‘Ambient Intelligence’ at 2026 RFID Roadshow and Forum

TechBridge MEA and Cylerian announce a new strategic partnership

Samsung collaborates with Oracle over operational gains

AT&T to offer SD-WAN capabilities with Cisco

Celonis launches the context model and acquires Ikigai Labs

Apple and Intel enter into a chip deal

TechBridge MEA and Cylerian announce a new strategic partnership

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Ericsson research highlights the opportunities of 5G and AI

FCC approves EchoStar deals with SpaceX and AT&T

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AI reshapes software economics, pricing models, quality control, says Arthur D. Little

Apple launches new creative subscription bundle

Instagram denies reports of a data breach

Meta closes over 500,000 accounts to comply with new Australian law

Kyivstar’s Starlink service enjoys a successful launch